Manhandling cops and calls for reviews in TalkBack
A TalkBack column cites a resident who was manhandled and arrested over a noise complaint, calls for firing poorly trained officers, and urges public review of department supervisors. The letter also touches on taxes, manhole covers, a wine tasting report, and readers’ feedback processes.
Write-in candidates added for county treasurer and sheriff in Aiken election
In the November election voters will see a blank field for County Treasurer. Write-ins can be entered via a virtual keyboard with candidates Melissa Oremus John Cagle Ed Smith and Jason Goings joining Spr ay Folk Saylor and Gunter. Sheriff race includes write-in Jim Vause facing incumbent Michael Hunt. General election is November 6.
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Thurmond Jr. runs unopposed for second term as solicitor
J Strom Thurmond Jr son of the late senator and Heath er Holland Thurmond are noted in a profile tracing his path from University of South Carolina law student to prosecutor and U S Attorney. He won uncontested election in 2008 to lead the 2nd Judicial Circuit in South Carolina.
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Aiken County Treasurer Candidates Debate Change in Government
Voters face November decision on shifting from Council Administrator to Council Manager. Candidates cite IT, finance, and public service expertise. Several contenders oppose ceding electable power to an administrator while outlining plans to modernize budgeting and tax handling.
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